Thyroidectomy is the removal of all or part of your thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. It produces hormones that regulate every aspect of your metabolism, from your heart rate to how quickly you burn calories. Thyroidectomy is used to treat thyroid disorders, such as cancer, […]
Thyroid cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the thyroid gland. There are four main types of thyroid cancer: Papillary thyroid cancer: The most common type of thyroid cancer. Follicular thyroid cancer. Hürthle cell carcinoma is a form of follicular thyroid cancer and is treated the same way. […]
A thyroid nodule is a lump or growth in the thyroid gland. It can be noticed on routine physical examination, on imaging studies for another problem or frequently felt by the patient. Thyroid nodules are very common. Up to half of all people have at least one thyroid nodule, although most do not know about […]
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